Live Labs 2 trials begin
The ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK trial has begun live trials across the country.
Cormac achieves 12% increase in road maintenance satisfaction levels
Cormac has once again proved itself to be a leading civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider. The latest Cornwall Residents’ Survey reveals an impressive 12% increase in satisfaction levels regarding road maintenance, and an additional 11% increase in maintaining parks and open spaces.
SBTi updates land vehicle guidance
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released an updated guidance for land vehicles, including a new method for automakers to set 1.5°C emissions reduction targets.
Motability Operations launches vehicle
Disability transport firm Motability Operations, the commercial organisation of the Motability Scheme has revealed the eVITA vehicle concept.
Motoring groups dismiss claims that weight of EVs are to blame for Britain’s pothole crisis
Motoring organisations The AA, RAC and FairCharge have hit back at claims that the weight of electric vehicles is responsible for a decline in the quality of roads.
Connected Kerb plans to double north east chargers
Charge point operator Connected Kerb has announced plans to more than double the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the north east, following its partnership with South Tyneside Council.
House of the Future blueprint to be unveiled at Everything Electric
Everything Electric will showcase the House of the Future – harnessing the latest in green energy and smart home integration.
Allstar customers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network
Allstar, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) expense payment companies, has announced that Allstar Chargepass customers can now pay at Tesla Superchargers across the UK.
Serco to trial electric recycling and refuse vehicles in Hampshire
Public sector provider Serco will trial electric recycling and waste collection vehicles in Basingstoke and Deane, Hart and Rushmoor.
ESO publishes Beyond 2030 investment plan
The Electricity System Operator (ESO) has published today (19 March) a report called “Beyond 2030”, which proposes a £58bn investment in the electricity grid to meet the growing and decarbonising demand for electricity in Great Britain by 2035.
First Hydrogen achieves highest mileage
Trials of the hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) from First Hydrogen have seen gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU) undertake the vehicle’s highest ever mileage.
ALARM: Half of road network has less than 15 years left
More than half of the local road network in England and Wales is reported to have less than 15 years’ structural life left as the amount needed to fix the backlog of carriageway repairs increases to a record high of £16.3 billion.